Timberwolf TW-10 User manual

Read and understand this owner’s manual completely before operating the TW-10
Instructions for Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, Transportation, and Storage
All operators of the TW-10 must read and completely understand all safety, operating, maintenance, transportation,
and storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the TW-10 can result in serious injury or death to the
operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the TW-10.
TW-10 Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents
• Terminology
• Safe Operation of the TW-10
• General Overview
•
• Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10
• Operating Instructions
• Assembly and Repair
• Hose Routing
• TW-10 Transport
• Troubleshooting the TW-10

Terminology
• Bore: Measurement of the hole inside a cylinder
• Hatz: German manufacturer of diesel engines
• HP: Horsepower
• GPM: Gallons per Minute
•
cylinder

Safe Operation of the TW-10
clothing clear from the TW-10, the push block, wedge, and split logs.
AT ALL TIMES. Store
operate the TW-10 indoors and
always work in a well-ventilated area.
pick up and manage split sections.

Safe Operation of the TW-10, cont.
When servicing the TW-10, always do so from a solid surface on the ground with the machine OFF.
service the log splitter
Ensure the TW-10 is operated on level ground and that the unit cannot tip over or fall. Failure to do so
can result in a damaged machine, serious injury, or death.
When the TW-10 is in operation, wood chips, sawdust, and other small materials may be
tossed into the air. To ensure the protection of your eyes, wear safety glasses AT ALL TIMES while operating the TW-10.
Additionally, split sections of the log will fall of the machine when split. To ensure your safety, wear steel-toed boots AT
ALL TIMES while operating the TW-10.
hoses.
puncture skin and cause serious injury, including blood poisoning. Seek medical attention immediately if injured by

General Overview

General Overview, cont.
The TW-10’s diesel tank holds 20
gallons of diesel fuel and uses 2-2.5 gallons per hour.
Because of the diesel tank’s size the TW-10 can operate for
diesel tank while the TW-10 is in operation.
The TW-10 features a large
110-gallon hydraulic tank that allows the machine to
operation.

General Overview, cont.
While the TW-10 is remote
control operated, the control tower is used to turn the
pressure issues via the pressure gauge. To start the
machine insert the key in the keyhole (located at the
bottom of the control tower). Adjust your throttle by
pushing the buttons above the keyhole. The pressure
gauge is located at the top of the control tower, above the
throttle control.
When in operation, the 8” cylinder
moves the push block forwards with 184,000 pounds of

General Overview, cont.
The push block is what makes contact
are a safe distance from the push block while it is in oper-
-
ment.
The TW-10 leg is constructed from 2.5”
tubing and is secured by two 1” pins. This wide platform
stabilizes the TW-10 while in operation. The TW-10 leg
operation.

General Overview, cont.
The TW-10’s jack is used to
assist in attaching the machine’s ball hitch coupler to a ball
the jack should be removed from the TW-10.
feature a full braking system for transporting the TW-10 on
-
nate the TW-10’s ability to be transported and can result in
serious injury or death.

General Overview, cont.
unnecessary weathering and other damage.
Located at the front
that the ball hitch coupler is properly attached to the ball
hitch and that the safety chains are attached before trans-
porting.

- 74 HP Hatz Diesel Engine
- 8”
FRAME HEIGHT - 79”
FRAME WIDTH - 91”
- 30’
- 20 Gallons
- 54 Seconds
- Diesel Fuel
GREASE - The TW-10 may be greased with multi-purpose grease or a similar grease, using a grease gun

HOSES - Continental hoses
- 33 GPM
- 12’
- 184,000 Pounds
TOTAL WEIGHT - 13,640 Pounds
- 110 Gallons
- Remote Control Operated
, cont.
MOTOR OIL - 5W-30 motor oil is recommended
- ISO 46
- 33 GPM Permco Gear Pump

Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10
The TW-10 is designed to split logs that cannot be processed - wide as 5’ and long as 12’ - into
1. Locate the metallic plate on the machine that has the serial number
• If there are loose components, fasten them securely prior to use
•
with images of the damaged parts
•
• If the motor oil is low, add more 5W-30 motor oil
•
If upon receipt your TW-10 has any issues, contact the dealer from where you purchased your machine, or contact
at (607) 307-4029 for service.

Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10, cont.
•
• Check hydraulic hoses for wear and save downtime by replacing hoses before they fail
•
• Check high-stress joint welds
• Check all grease points and grease as needed
•
• Grease the push block and check the wear plate bolts after every 4 hours of operation

Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10, cont.
• Replace motor oil
• after 500 hours of use or a year -
•
twice per year
•
• Change the motor oil after each 250-hour period of use

Operating Instructions
before starting the TW-10
•
remain during operation
2. Locate the control tower, insert your key, and allow the log splitter
to warm up at idle before operating
• Warm up the engine at idle for 8-10 minutes
•
least 80 Degrees Fahrenheit
• Do not operate the log splitter before the engine and hydraulic
3. Adjust your throttle and set the engine at a speed you are com-
fortable with
• The engine should run between 1,500 and 3,000 RPM

Operating Instructions, cont.
• Ensure the emergency kill switch (shown here) is
working properly prior to operation
• Press the green button (shown here) to turn on the
remote control
• The red button in the middle of the remote control will
light up when the green button is being pressed
• The red button in the middle of the remote control will
blink while the transmitter is active
• As a safety feature, the transmitter will automatically
transmits a “STOP” signal after 30 minutes
• Press the green button to re-activate the remote
control

Operating Instructions, cont.
cont.
• Press the yellow button with an outward facing arrow
(shown here) to drive the push block forward
• Press the yellow button with an inward facing arrow
(shown here) to retract the push block
• When the remote control’s battery is low the red
button in the middle of the remote control will pulse
• Ensure you are within 200’ of the TW-10 while
operating

Assembly and Repair
With normal use of the TW-10, replacement parts and repairs may be needed. Reference the “Assembly and Repair”
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